Primary Teacher - St. Anthony's Elementary School - West Vancouver

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WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.


WHY TEACH WITH THE CISVA

Teach in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
Classroom available upon hire. Not necessary to sit on TOC list. Mentorship and monthly opportunities for professional development Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.



ABOUT

St. Anthony's is a beautiful regional school with excellent facilities dedicated to the spiritual well-being of staff and students. We are located in West Vancouver - close to the ocean, mountains, transit and shopping. Our community is supportive, collaborative and vibrant. A young and young-at-heart staff working together with families to prepare the future leaders of tomorrow having a strong foundation in our Catholic faith.



JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Anthony’s School seeks a dedicated Primary Teacher to join our caring and dynamic school community. The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to Catholic education, enjoy collaborative teaching, and a passion for working as part of an energetic team. Some extracurricular involvement (based on skills) is expected.



The successful candidate will:

Foster a Christ-centered learning environment where Gospel values are integrated into daily teaching and classroom culture.

Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administration to enhance student learning and school initiatives.

Actively participate in faith-based activities, including school Masses, prayer services, and religious celebrations.

Encourage and model Catholic values in all student, staff, and family interactions.

Contribute to the life of the school through involvement in extracurricular programs such as clubs, athletics, or arts initiatives.

Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and spiritual needs of all learners.

Committed to excellence in Education taking pride in the accomplishments of the students.



Qualifications:

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or equivalent with Intermediate division qualifications.

Certification with the [Province/State] College of Teachers.

Practicing Catholic in good standing, with a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education.

Strong subject knowledge in mathematics and effective teaching strategies.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Current criminal background check and pastoral reference.



APPLICATION PROCESS

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Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
Complete and add all required application documents to your profile. (see below)
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Did you know? If you are currently an education student graduating in 2025, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.


REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

. Please provide either a letter or screenshot confirming your documents are submitted and your application is processing). Please also add any out of province certifications.
Criminal Record Check (if you're outside of BC)
Resume
Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, Work Permit, etc.)
Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
University Transcripts
Teacher Evaluations or Practicum Reports – (only for recent graduates - within the last 3 years)
Two Recent Professional Reference Letters - (Dated within the last 6 months)
or
(if applicable)
or - (Dated within the last 6 months)
***For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to .

On an on-going basis, we accept teacher applications for grade levels K to 12 for our Catholic schools throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River in beautiful British Columbia. All Catholics, non-Catholics, new education grads, and experienced teachers from across Canada are strongly encouraged to apply. Our major hiring season is in April for the following school year, but we recommend that you apply now as we receive an influx of applications.

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